WPKG (software)
| Developer(s) | wpkg.org |
|---|---|
| Initial release | July 30, 2006 |
| Stable release |
1.3.1
/ May 14, 2014 |
| Operating system | Windows 2000, XP, 2003, Vista, 2008, 7, 95, 98, Me[1] |
| Available in | English |
| Type | Management Software |
| License | GPL v2 |
| Website | wpkg.org |
WPKG is a server-based software package designed to allow the deployment of software and other packages to networked Microsoft Windows computers based on a set of rules, without end user intervention. As such, the program aims to make the administration of networked computers easier for the administrator, allowing security patches, new programs and updates to be installed on the connected computers without having to physically visit each computer.
WPKG is open-source software licensed under the GPL.
In April 2015, Chinese users started to report that they are being redirected to the WPKG.org website via DNS hijacking. Redirected traffic was from sites that contained Facebook (which is blocked in China) links on pages. It is still not clear who was behind the redirection (it is a common belief that the event is caused by the Chinese government and the Great Firewall) and what is the purpose of choosing wpkg.org as a destination yet. As of July 2015 more and more websites besides Facebook getting affected. These websites are so various in content that it is hard to find a scheme behind.